Citroën 2CV returns as an electric car: affordable city model to debut in Paris

Citroën revives its old people’s car

Citroën announced the new model as part of Stellantis’s FaSTLAne 2030 strategy plan, saying it will add a car inspired by the spirit of the original 2CV. The company stresses that this is not meant to be a simple nostalgia exercise, but a fresh attempt to offer simple, electric and accessible mobility.

For much of the second half of the 20th century, the 2CV played the role of Citroën’s most democratic car. It was widely known as the “ugly duckling”, and the modern version is expected to keep the same basic idea: a simple, affordable car for a broad audience, including younger drivers.

Technical details remain under wraps

Citroën has not released technical specifications for the new 2CV. The company confirmed an electric powertrain, a concept focused on simplicity and a fuller reveal at the Paris Motor Show in October 2026.

Production is expected to begin in 2028, while the price could sit at around €15,000. That would put the new 2CV in roughly the same price bracket as Europe’s cheapest electric cars. For now, Citroën has not confirmed those figures as final technical details.

A cheap electric car is a strategic issue for Stellantis

Electric cars need a new lower price point, because much of the current market still revolves around more expensive crossovers and SUVs. With the new 2CV, Citroën is aiming for the same territory Renault already entered with the electric Renault 5 and Renault 4, and where the new Twingo is also heading.

Citroën’s advantage may be the 2CV name itself. The original did not become famous because it was powerful or luxurious. It mattered because it offered simple, practical and cheap transport. With the new electric 2CV, Citroën has to prove it can carry that same idea into an age where battery costs, safety rules and software can make even a small car expensive.